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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.94, 14,914.92 and 6,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.94, 14,914.92 and 6,332.40 is: 8,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.94 : 14,914.92 = 6,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.94/14,914.92 = 6,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.94x = 14,914.92 × 6,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.94x = 94,447,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447,239.41/10,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.50

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